U.S. First Lady Jill Biden wearing a jacket with the word "Love" emblazoned on it in Cornwall, Britain on Thursday June 10. AFP / Brendan Smialowski
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden wearing a jacket with the word "Love" emblazoned on it in Cornwall, Britain on Thursday June 10. AFP / Brendan Smialowski
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden wearing a jacket with the word "Love" emblazoned on it in Cornwall, Britain on Thursday June 10. AFP / Brendan Smialowski
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden wearing a jacket with the word "Love" emblazoned on it in Cornwall, Britain on Thursday June 10. AFP / Brendan Smialowski

First Lady Jill Biden shares the love in a $500 Zadig & Voltaire blazer


Hayley Skirka
  • English
  • Arabic

On her first trip overseas since her husband Joe Biden took the reins as US president, first lady Jill Biden made a statement with her outfit.

On Thursday, the first lady and the president met British Prime Minister Boris Johnson before the G7 summit, which starts today.

For the meeting, the ever-fashionable Dr Jill Biden donned a Zadig & Voltaire blazer with the word "Love" depicted in rhinestones on the back.

First lady Jill Biden, US President Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie Johnson walk outside Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall, England. Reuters/Kevin Lamarque
First lady Jill Biden, US President Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie Johnson walk outside Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall, England. Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

When asked about the jacket, which the first lady paired with a Brandon Maxwell dress, Biden said that it was meant to show they were bringing love from America.

Commentators have been quick to compare Biden's jacket choice to that of former first lady Melania Trump.

In 2018, Melania Trump travelled to Texas to visit children stuck at an immigration centre in Texas because of her husband's new policies.

For the occasion, she wore a $39 Zara jacket, emblazoned with the words “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” across the back.

Former first lady Melania Trump wore a Zara jacket emblazoned with the message 'I really don't care, do U?' to a children's immigration centre in Texas in 2018. First lady Jill Biden said her blazer shows the Bidens are bringing love from America. Courtesy AFP
Former first lady Melania Trump wore a Zara jacket emblazoned with the message 'I really don't care, do U?' to a children's immigration centre in Texas in 2018. First lady Jill Biden said her blazer shows the Bidens are bringing love from America. Courtesy AFP

At the time of the trip, Donald Trump said it was a message to the "fake news media", but the former president's communications chief insisted it was "just a jacket".

Since then, Mrs Trump admitted she was wearing the jacket to send a message to the media.

Jill Biden's $498 Zadig & Voltaire blazer, which is currently out of stock on the French designer's website, also seems to have been chosen to send a message.

"Well, I think that we're bringing love from America," said Biden about her statement blazer.

"This is a global conference and we are trying to bring unity across the globe and I think it’s needed right now, that people feel a sense of unity from all the countries, and feel a sense hope after this year of the pandemic.

Flotus is no stranger to fashion, and has long been a fan of modern tailoring, dabbling in peplum-hemmed blazers, relaxed collared shirts and well-cut outerwear.

  • US President Joe Biden, left, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meet ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. AFP
    US President Joe Biden, left, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meet ahead of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. AFP
  • The three-day G7 summit is being held at Carbis Bay from June 11 to 13. AFP
    The three-day G7 summit is being held at Carbis Bay from June 11 to 13. AFP
  • It is the first time G7 leaders have met for nearly two years. AP Photo
    It is the first time G7 leaders have met for nearly two years. AP Photo
  • The two leaders are expected to sign an 'Atlantic Charter' setting out their goals for the post-pandemic world. AP Photo
    The two leaders are expected to sign an 'Atlantic Charter' setting out their goals for the post-pandemic world. AP Photo
  • The 'Atlantic Charter' is named after the 1941 charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. AFP
    The 'Atlantic Charter' is named after the 1941 charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt. AFP
  • The declaration of shared values between the UK and the US will come in the shadow of post-Brexit tensions over Northern Ireland. AFP
    The declaration of shared values between the UK and the US will come in the shadow of post-Brexit tensions over Northern Ireland. AFP
  • Thursday's summit is the first in-person meeting of UK and US leaders since the end of the tumultuous Donald Trump years. Reuters
    Thursday's summit is the first in-person meeting of UK and US leaders since the end of the tumultuous Donald Trump years. Reuters
  • Mr Biden and Mr Johnson are expected to affirm their commitment to Nato and democratic values. Reuters
    Mr Biden and Mr Johnson are expected to affirm their commitment to Nato and democratic values. Reuters
  • Both Mr Johnson and Mr Biden have been joined by their wives for the trip. AFP
    Both Mr Johnson and Mr Biden have been joined by their wives for the trip. AFP
  • The first lady and Mrs Johnson are expected to meet over tea and then tour St Michael's Mount. Reuters
    The first lady and Mrs Johnson are expected to meet over tea and then tour St Michael's Mount. Reuters
  • During his trip to the UK, Mr Biden will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. AP Photo
    During his trip to the UK, Mr Biden will visit Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. AP Photo
  • The US president will then fly to Brussels for summits with Nato and the EU. AFP
    The US president will then fly to Brussels for summits with Nato and the EU. AFP
  • Joe Biden will finish his European tour in Geneva, where he will meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday. AP Photo
    Joe Biden will finish his European tour in Geneva, where he will meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday. AP Photo

The Bidens met with Boris Johnson and his wife on England's Cornish coast on the eve of this weekend's G7 summit. After the summit ends, they will also visit Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, their first meeting with the monarch, who was recently bereaved

the pledge

I pledge to uphold the duty of tolerance

I pledge to take a first stand against hate and injustice

I pledge to respect and accept people whose abilities, beliefs and culture are different from my own

I pledge to wish for others what I wish for myself

I pledge to live in harmony with my community

I pledge to always be open to dialogue and forgiveness

I pledge to do my part to create peace for all

I pledge to exercise benevolence and choose kindness in all my dealings with my community

I pledge to always stand up for these values: Zayed's values for tolerance and human fraternity

Wydad 2 Urawa 3

Wydad Nahiri 21’, Hajhouj 90'

Urawa Antonio 18’, 60’, Kashiwagi 26’

Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
Rating: 2/5
 
Avatar: Fire and Ash

Director: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana

Rating: 4.5/5

SERIE A FIXTURES

Friday Sassuolo v Torino (Kick-off 10.45pm UAE)

Saturday Atalanta v Sampdoria (5pm),

Genoa v Inter Milan (8pm),

Lazio v Bologna (10.45pm)

Sunday Cagliari v Crotone (3.30pm) 

Benevento v Napoli (6pm) 

Parma v Spezia (6pm)

 Fiorentina v Udinese (9pm)

Juventus v Hellas Verona (11.45pm)

Monday AC Milan v AS Roma (11.45pm)

Company profile

Company: Rent Your Wardrobe 

Date started: May 2021 

Founder: Mamta Arora 

Based: Dubai 

Sector: Clothes rental subscription 

Stage: Bootstrapped, self-funded 

Our legal columnist

Name: Yousef Al Bahar

Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994

Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers

if you go

The flights

Air Astana flies direct from Dubai to Almaty from Dh2,440 per person return, and to Astana (via Almaty) from Dh2,930 return, both including taxes. 

The hotels

Rooms at the Ritz-Carlton Almaty cost from Dh1,944 per night including taxes; and in Astana the new Ritz-Carlton Astana (www.marriott) costs from Dh1,325; alternatively, the new St Regis Astana costs from Dh1,458 per night including taxes. 

When to visit

March-May and September-November

Visas

Citizens of many countries, including the UAE do not need a visa to enter Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. Contact the nearest Kazakhstan embassy or consulate.

The National's picks

4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young

Elvis
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Baz%20Luhrmann%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Austin%20Butler%2C%20Tom%20Hanks%2C%20Olivia%20DeJonge%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%204%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
Skoda Superb Specs

Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

Available: Now

 

 

The%20Boy%20and%20the%20Heron
%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%C2%A0%3C%2Fstrong%3EHayao%20Miyazaki%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%C2%A0Soma%20Santoki%2C%20Masaki%20Suda%2C%20Ko%20Shibasaki%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E5%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A
MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League final:

Who: Real Madrid v Liverpool
Where: NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine
When: Saturday, May 26, 10.45pm (UAE)
TV: Match on BeIN Sports